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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,824.36, 23,216.52 and 10,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,824.36, 23,216.52 and 10,106 is: 13,945.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,824.36 : 23,216.52 = 10,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,824.36/23,216.52 = 10,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,824.36x = 23,216.52 × 10,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,824.36x = 234,626,151.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,626,151.12/16,824.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,945.62

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